Baylor tops BYU, advances to NIT final

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Pierre Jackson extended his collegiate career
after pouring in 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Baylor Bears to a 76-70
win over the BYU Cougars in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden.

Tyler Hawes hit 7-of-7 from the foul line and paced BYU (22-14) with 25 points
in the losing effort. Matt Carlino netted 19 points while Brandon Davies
contributed 13 points. BYU starters were responsible for all but two of its
points.

Taurean Prince's tip-in broke a tie game with four seconds remaining in the
opening stanza to give Baylor a 35-33 halftime edge. BYU kept things close
after outrebounding Baylor, 22-13, with nine of those coming on the offensive
end. Both teams shot 14-of-31 from the floor.

The game remained tight until Jackson led a 14-3 Baylor run to put the Bears
in a favorable position heading down the stretch. Carlino knocked down three
3-pointers in the final 1:31 to keep things interesting, but Jackson took care
of business at the free throw line to secure the win for the Bears.

Jackson needs just 10 points in the NIT championship to pass LaceDarius Dunn
for most points in a season in Baylor history.